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 | Title : Directions in Music: Live at Massey Hall
Author : Hancock, Herbie
Release Date : 20020611
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $18.98
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Editorial Reviews :
Directions in Music marks Herbie Hancock's all-star tribute to Miles Davis and John Coltrane. It's clearly a chance for Hancock to return once again to his creative roots, when he was in Davis's great quintet of the mid-'60s, and he has excellent companions for the journey in Michael Brecker and Roy Hargrove, the tenor saxophonist and trumpeter who clearly demonstrate their inspiration in Coltrane and Miles. The CD begins with a reprise of Hancock's 'Sorcerer' from his Miles period, with bassist John Patitucci and drummer Brian Blade, who were so crucial a part of Wayne Shorter's Footprints Live, and prove themselves just as important here. Blade is especially driving, pressing Hancock and the horns to complex creative dialogue. The synthesis of 'So What/Impressions,' already closely linked tunes, benefits from the input of some fresh creative thinking, while Brecker's long cadenza on 'Naima' is an effective invocation of Coltrane's intrepid virtuosity. Over 78 minutes in length, this is energetic, sometimes brilliant music, in many ways resembling Hancock's own classic, Maiden Voyage.
Buyer Reviews :
This is a first class live album, an excellent companion to Wayne Shorter's recently released Footprints Live. Herbie's comping skills are unparalled, particularly with regard to his inventiveness and sophistication in providing meaningful harmonic contrasts to what the other members of his group are playing. In addition, all the other members of the group make strong, distinctive contributions. For those who want to hear the best of what is going on today in jazz, this is a definite one to get.
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